Pick Of The Year Contest

[billyjoe]

Doug,
You do mean 1/3/06 and 1/4/06 don't you?

billyjoe

[Websman]

After careful consideration, I have made my pick for 2006...

It's hip...

It's cool...

It's wild...

It's True Religion! Brand jeans that is...

Ticker symbol - TRLG

The young, hip hop crowd will be beating the door down for this companies unattractive and rediculous line of clothing.

You may be thinking to yourself, "What's so attractive about this company? What would make this friggin Vulcan think the share price will go up in 2006? What planet is he from? I need another another beer!".

Well, my human friends... Read for yourself and you may just get religion.

Who they are…
True Religion Brand Jeans was established in December of 2002 to take denim in a refreshing new direction. The Los Angeles based premium denim company has become known for its intense attention to detail: from the fashion-forward seams, to the remarkable embroidery and innovative hand-sanded vintage washes, True Religion Brand Jeans has distinguished itself as a leader in the high-end denim market for men, women and kids. The line also includes a myriad of colored corduroy pants, skirts, shirts, shorts, jackets, blazers, hoodies, T-shirts and everything in between.
Husband and wife designers, Jeffrey and Kym Lubell have combined his love of classic rock and her love of hip-hop and R&B to produce a trendsetting line made to exceed consumers’ expectations of denim apparel. Magazines including Elle, Bazaar, InStyle, NY Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Lucky, GQ, Razor, DNR, Rolling Stones, Men’s Health, Vogue, Intl’ Publications, Teen People, Teen Vogue, Star, People, InTouch, Life & Style, and US Weekly have recently featured True Religion Brand Jeans apparel.

The line will also be featured in upcoming movies including “Cake” w/ Heather Graham, “The Fog” w/ Selma Blair (opening scene), “Domino” w/ Keira Knightley, and “Dukes of Hazzard” w/Jessica Simpson.

In addition, the brand has amassed an impressive list of celebrity enthusiasts including Kate Beckinsale, David Beckham, Sarah Chalke, Courteney Cox, Gary Dourdon, Faith Evans, Tom Ford, Jennifer Garner, Heather Graham, Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, Donna Karan, Heidi Klum, Nick Lachey, Jennifer Lopez, Freddie Ljungberg, Madonna, Chad Michael Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Jessica Simpson, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gwen Stefani, Mr Market, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Bruce Willis, the Wayans Bros., and the Cast of Desperate Housewives.
True Religion Brand Jeans can currently be found in the world’s finest retailers including,

• United States: Barney’s New York, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Ron Herman, Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Atrium, H. Lorenzo, Kitson, Intermix and Jeffries NY
• United Kingdom: Harrod’s, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, and Vertice
• France: L'eclaireur, Printemps, Bonmarché and Galeries Lafayette - Paris; Martine Chambon - St tropez.
• Japan: Barneys, Isetan, B’2ND, and Estonation
• Hong Kong: Lane Crawford and Harvey Nichols
• Italy: Gio’ Moretti, De Fano, Sugar, Leam, and Luisa Via Roma
• Russia: Mercury and Opium

[IIC]

Doug,
You do mean 1/3/06 and 1/4/06 don't you?

billyjoe

What are you talking about?

[skiracer]

After careful consideration, I have made my pick for 2006...

It's hip...

It's cool...

It's wild...

It's True Religion! Brand jeans that is...

Ticker symbol - TRLG

The young, hip hop crowd will be beating the door down for this companies unattractive and rediculous line of clothing.

You may be thinking to yourself, "What's so attractive about this company? What would make this friggin Vulcan think the share price will go up in 2006? What planet is he from? I need another another beer!".

Well, my human friends... Read for yourself and you may just receive religion.

Who they are…
True Religion Brand Jeans was established in December of 2002 to take denim in a refreshing new direction. The Los Angeles based premium denim company has become known for its intense attention to detail: from the fashion-forward seams, to the remarkable embroidery and innovative hand-sanded vintage washes, True Religion Brand Jeans has distinguished itself as a leader in the high-end denim market for men, women and kids. The line also includes a myriad of colored corduroy pants, skirts, shirts, shorts, jackets, blazers, hoodies, T-shirts and everything in between.
Husband and wife designers, Jeffrey and Kym Lubell have combined his love of classic rock and her love of hip-hop and R&B to produce a trendsetting line made to exceed consumers’ expectations of denim apparel. Magazines including Elle, Bazaar, InStyle, NY Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Lucky, GQ, Razor, DNR, Rolling Stones, Men’s Health, Vogue, Intl’ Publications, Teen People, Teen Vogue, Star, People, InTouch, Life & Style, and US Weekly have recently featured True Religion Brand Jeans apparel.

The line will also be featured in upcoming movies including “Cake” w/ Heather Graham, “The Fog” w/ Selma Blair (opening scene), “Domino” w/ Keira Knightley, and “Dukes of Hazzard” w/Jessica Simpson.

In addition, the brand has amassed an impressive list of celebrity enthusiasts including Kate Beckinsale, David Beckham, Sarah Chalke, Courteney Cox, Gary Dourdon, Faith Evans, Tom Ford, Jennifer Garner, Heather Graham, Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, Donna Karan, Heidi Klum, Nick Lachey, Jennifer Lopez, Freddie Ljungberg, Madonna, Chad Michael Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Jessica Simpson, Jada Pinkett Smith, Gwen Stefani, Mr Market, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Bruce Willis, the Wayans Bros., and the Cast of Desperate Housewives.
True Religion Brand Jeans can currently be found in the world’s finest retailers including,

• United States: Barney’s New York, Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, Ron Herman, Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Atrium, H. Lorenzo, Kitson, Intermix and Jeffries NY
• United Kingdom: Harrod’s, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, and Vertice
• France: L'eclaireur, Printemps, Bonmarché and Galeries Lafayette - Paris; Martine Chambon - St tropez.
• Japan: Barneys, Isetan, B’2ND, and Estonation
• Hong Kong: Lane Crawford and Harvey Nichols
• Italy: Gio’ Moretti, De Fano, Sugar, Leam, and Luisa Via Roma
• Russia: Mercury and Opium

Webs,
Sounds like, "You've got RELIGION" brother.

[Lyehopper]

Webs,
Sounds like, "You've got RELIGION" brother.

LOL...yeah Ski.... he's got "Religion" for sure. Crystal clear 105 proof religion.lol

[IIC]

Webs...Are you looking in IBD for your pix? http://trimurl.com/3JU

I'll eat a bug if TRLG wins...I've been trashing that thing for 3 weeks.

Here is a copy of part of a post I made at another Forum on 12/19/05:

C'mon...remember Jordache, Chemin De Fer, Gloria Vanderbilt, Calvins,Gitano...The list goes on and on...maybe jeans will be around for a long time...but True Religion at $400 a pop will not...No problem buying what is hot...but when it's not hot...then it is time to let go and untie the knot. Of course, they could always pull an LAGEAR...sell the name after all the accounting scandals...Open up Skechers...and scr*w over a whole new set of investors...But I'm not complaining...I made a killing on both of them.

For those so inclined...you can take a walk down memory lane
http://www.inthe80s.com/clothes/a.shtml

The only question is which is going to burst first...The Housing Bubble or the Denim Bubble http://www.slate.com/id/2124237/fr/rss/

Of course I could be wrong???

[Websman]

Webs...Are you looking in IBD for your pix? http://trimurl.com/3JU

What, it's been in IBD???

This is not good!

Is it too late to change my pick?

[IIC]

What, it's been in IBD???

This is not good!

Is it too late to change my pick?

You have until the market opens tomorrow...once it's open you are stuck

[Websman]

You have until the market opens tomorrow...once it's open you are stuck

Ok, I'll take ACW long.

[billyjoe]

Webs,
When you heard of the IBD TRLG thing didn't you feel like puking?

billyjoe

[Websman]

Webs,
When you heard of the IBD TRLG thing didn't you feel like puking?

billyjoe

Actually I did. I tossed my dinner all over my keyboard.

Thanks Doug. You gonna buy me a new keyboard?

[sisterwin2]

My pick is DVN long

[IIC]

Actually I did. I tossed my dinner all over my keyboard.

Thanks Doug. You gonna buy me a new keyboard?

If you win...I just might...although I have some better prizes in mind

[IIC]

OK...we have a couple more entrants...Webs and Dena(Thx for not thanking me for the Happy B-Day thread I started for you Sis)...C'mon...Where's the Long Term Investors??? You still have time to enter(See the first post in this thread)...Doug(IIC)

UPDATED:

Pix so far...all long...Still time to enter...deadline for entries is before the market opens on January 9th...see rules on first post in this thread:

Opening price on 1/3/06

Billyjoe...TLF...6.86
Ninner...ADAM...8.20
Doug(IIC)...IDWK...5.95
Ski...GLD...52.29
Parktwain...DDD...5.88
Mr. Market...BEL...3.10
Diogenes...PFE...23.65
Gary...VLO...52.55
Grebnet...APLX...7.48
RL...GHM...56.42
Mimo...ENER...41.95
Photon...WFMI...77.44


Opening price will be on 1/4/06:

Lye...ECOL
Spike...CERS
Webs...ACW
Sis...DVN
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[billyjoe]

Doug,
For added interest could we add some celebrity picks (might make us look smarter) such as Cramer's ATI posted by Peter Hansen.

billyjoe